TAKE A BREAK 3

How important is communication to you?

Watch this video about people being 'absent to the presents' - Do you identify with them?




Write a comment about it: Do you find it funny? / What's the moral of the video? (about 60 words)

LETTER OF APPLICATION

You saw this advertisement and have decided to apply for the job, Write your email of application. Do not write any addresses.

NES School is looking for teachers of English. Candidates should be under 20 years old. Experience is not needed. However, they should be enthusiastic, hard-working and committed.



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HOT ISSUE

Have you heard about Brittany???

Read the following article and watch the video included.

Brittany Maynard



Specific Information - Answer:

1. How did she die?

2. How old was she?

3. Where did she move to? Why?

4. What would you do if you were in her situation? Would you 'plan your death'? Why / Why not?

5. Do you think we should choose when to die? Justify your answer.

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SEVEN

  

                                          
  

Answer the following questions

A) Did you like the end? Why / Why not?

B) What would you do to someone who killed somebody in your family?

C) Imagine a different end - How would it be?

D) Do you believe everybody is 'guilty' of at least 1 sin? Justify your answer.

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WORKAHOLISM

In the same way that some people are addicted to drugs or alcohol, others are addicted to work - this addiction is called 'Workaholism'. 



Read the following article about workaholism and answer the questions.

7 Signs You May Be A Workaholic

1. What are the causes of workaholism?

2. What are the characteristics of workaholics?

3. What are the dangers of being a workaholic?

4. What are the solutions?

5. Do you consider yourself a workaholic? Why / Why not? (Do the 7 signs test - replace 'work' for 'study')

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Looking for a job?

You saw this advertisement and have decided to apply for the job, Write your email of application. Do not write any addresses.



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THE WORLD OF WORK

The world of work has changed considerably in the last 10 years. Read this article and find out how it has changed and why. Then do the activities which follow.

The World of work


A. Find words in the text with the following meanings:

1. Moved from one place to another, especially over a small distance.

2. A general direction in which something is developing or changing.

3. Popular 

4. Employing (someone) for wages.

5. Money, goods, or other benefit to which one is entitled as an employee

6. Making someone satisfied or happy because of fully developing their character or abilities.

7. Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.

8. Move by jumping on one foot (figuratively)

9. Unemployment

10. A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.




B. Answer


How is the world of work changing? Summarize the 6 reasons given in the article with your own words.


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JOB SATISFACTION

Many people believe that Job Satisfaction is as important (or more) as other aspects such as salary, distance and working hours. 

Look at the following sign and choose 1 option:

A) (If you agree with it) Write a short message for workers who are doing a job which they are not pleased with. (Write more than 60 words).

B) (If you don't agree with it) Write a short message highlighting the fact that other aspects need to be considered instead of Job Satisfaction. (Write more than 60 words).

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JOKE

JOB INTERVIEWS: DO'S AND DON'TS

Job interviews are never easy. Here are some tips to help you feel more confident if you happen to have one in the near future.

Watch this video and do the activities below.  




Answer these questions:

1. How can you  make a good impression? What do interviewers pay attention to?

2. How should you dress? Why?

3.  How could we answer the question about our weaknesses?

4.Mention the check list they suggest and develop concepts #2, #3 and #4.

5. In there any of these tips you don't agree with? Which one? Why? / (If you agree with all of them) Why do you agree?

6. Add one more tip which you believe people should take into account.


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WORK

The topic we'll be dealing with from now on is 'Work'. In this video you'll see jobs which might be done in the future.

1. Do you think poeple will be doing these jobs in the future? Choose the weirdest one (and say why). 

2. Choose one you would like to do (and say why).

3. Choose one you would never do (and say why). 

4. Can you think of any other jobs which might be popular in the future?

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BRITISH SOCIETY

READ THE ARTICLE AND DO THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES

Scotland's independence referendum

1. Mention and summarise the six reasons why the No campaign won.

2. What would have happened if the Yes campaign had won? (What were the risks?) 

3. If you were Scottish and had had the chance to vote, what would you have voted? Why?

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SOCIETY & LIVING STANDARDS

CHOOSE 3 OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS AND ANSWER THEM


1. How do you think your current lifestyle compares with that of your parents?

2. At what age should a son or a daughter leave home?

3. Do you think there are more single-parent families now? Why? Why not?

4. Which aspects of the society are improving? 

5. Are there any aspects of the society which are getting worse? Which ones?

6. Should unemployed people get state benefits?

7. Do you believe in high tax economy?

8. Is immigration a problem in your country? In which ways?

9. What do you think are the characteristics of a good member of society?

10. Do you have a vision of a better society? What changes would you make?

PROJECT IN ARGENTINA

Read this article about a project carried out in Argentina a couple of years ago.

Living standards in urban settlements in Argentina

1) What did the project consist of? (Write at least 50 words).

2) What do these numbers stand for: 

     

     a) 280.000   

     b) 2007 

  

     c)  25

3) Do you think the project was successful? Why / Why not?

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WHAT IS SOCIETY ???

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING PICTURES DESCRIBES SOCIETY BEST? WHY? 

WRITE A COMMENT (60 -90 WORDS)

SOCIETY & LIVING STANDARDS

Should young people have better standards of living than their parents?



Watch the video and do the following activities:

1. Summarize the woman's point of view (60 words)

2. Summarize the man's point of view (60 words)

3. Express your own point of view on this topic (60 words)

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WORLD CUP

1. Write a comment about your feelings towards the Argentinian team. Are you proud of them? Do you think they should have done better? Express your feelings in 50 words.

2. Listen to this song.

A) Did you know it before the World Cup? Have you ever heard about the band? Do you know any other of their songs?

B) What are the lyrics about?

C) In which ways can you relate it to the world cup?

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PUBLIC FIGURES

ESSAY

You were asked by a well-known fashion magazine to write an essay on the following topic:

'Being a celebrity means having no privacy'. Write 200 - 250 words. Include a variety of connectors, grammar structures and also opposite points of view.

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PUBLIC FIGURES

Do you admire any public figure? Choose a person you consider a role model and write a comment about him/her - 120 words approx (include sub topics as well).

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PUBLIC FIGURES

POPE FRANCIS

Click here to read



Read the article and do the following activities:

A) In which paragraph (synopsis, early life and education, entering priesthood, becoming pope, first international visit as a pope, pope as spiritual and world leader) are these ideas stated? (There are 6 paragraphs and 5 ideas, 1 paragraph won't be chosen).

1. He gave a speech asking for peace.
2. He didn't agree with the authorities of his country.
3. He showed himself open-minded in connection with a hot social issue.
4. He had health problems.
5. Another important public figure expressed how pleased he felt about him being the new pope.

B) Choose the correct answer

1. He thought that same-sex marriage
a) should be legal
b) was part of God's plan 
c) was not what God had established

2. In his speech in the special vigil he talked against
a) greed
b) pride
c) wrath

3. What does the word this refer to in the following sentence?
'It is from this proposition that the moral consequences then flow'
a) the moral edifice of the church is likely to fall
b) the church should preach the true gospel
c) women are an essential part of the church

4. What did he mean in his 'apostolic exhortation' in December 2013?
a. the church should go out more and help the needy
b.the church should think in its own security much more
c. the church should stick to its long-held customs

5. The reason he was chosen Person of the Year by Time magazine was that
a) the other contenders weren't as well-known as him
b) two other popes had been chosen before
c) he was able to change people's thoughts very quickly

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PUBLIC FIGURES

LIONEL MESSI

Biography of Lionel Messi










Watch the video and do the following activities:

1. Match the speakers to what they said.

1. Allen Hopkings   
2. Cobi Jones     
3. Monica Gonzalez    
4. Curt Menefee  

• He has so many phases
• When he's playing soccer you can tell he's playing for something bigger than himself
• I think he's 'the flee' because they can't catch him 
• He can hold 3 players and get out of it dribbling through
• He is considered to be the best player in the world without question
• He is considered to be the best player ever
• Barcelona is considered to be the best team of our generation

2. Answer the questions

1. When was his official début?
2. How tall is he?
3. Why did his parents accept the offer from F.C.Barcelona?
4. How many years did he sign for? How much money was his contract for?
5. Why does he lift up his hands when he scores a goal?

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WORLD CUP!

How much do you know??? (If you don't know the answers find them out!)

1.- Who is the youngest Argentine Selection player?

2.- Who is the oldest?

3.- What teams did  Sabella coach before?

4.- Where does Messi play normally?

5.- Where will the Argentine Selection play the first match?

6.-  What two teams will play the final match?

7- What team will be the World Champion?

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MONEY

Read the following quote:

"FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL KINDS OF EVIL"

To what extent do you agree with that phrase? Write an essay stating your point of view regarding this subject. Include a variety of linking words. Send your answer by email to mromero.nes@gmail.com